The Hershey Company · 2 hours ago
Future Opportunities Process Engineering Co-Op (Fall 2026)
Hershey, PA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 FallThe Hershey Company is a global confectionery leader known for its chocolate and snacks. They are seeking a Process Engineering Intern/Co-Op to perform engineering design and execute capital projects while collaborating with various teams in a manufacturing environment.
ConfectioneryFood and BeverageManufacturingService IndustrySnack Food
No H1B
Responsibilities
Working with multidisciplinary teams including personnel from manufacturing, product development, analytical research, quality assurance, industrial engineering, electrical engineering, and packaging engineering, equipment manufacturers, and installation contractors
Design, specification, and purchase of process equipment & systems supporting approved projects. Preparing proper documentation of project work, including process flow diagrams, P&ID's, engineering calculations, process design documentation, and process test reports
Use of strong communication skills to coordinate and oversee equipment and system installation, check-out, and commissioning of designed systems
Hands on role in production environment for commissioning, and start-up of process systems. Troubleshooting and establishing operating parameters based on equipment design and operational performance
Successful transition of deliverables and documentation to Plant Operations and Maintenance staff
Qualification
Required
Must be an undergraduate student majoring in Chemical, Mechanical, Agricultural, or similar program from an ABET accredited engineering program at the sophomore level or higher
Eligibility to work in the United States for any employer
A valid Drivers' License and a means of reliable transportation
Willingness to relocate to a manufacturing plant location to support a project execution. Additional travel to support other assignments as required, up to 25% of the time
Availability to work 40 hours per week
Availability to work on a flexible schedule occasionally including off-shifts and weekends
Action oriented with a strong desire to make improvements to existing systems
Strong problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills. Ability to draw conclusions despite some uncertainty or ambiguity of information
Ability to apply understanding of sciences (biology, chemistry, food technology, engineering) and mathematics to provide technical support to the business
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
The ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and work both independently and in multidisciplinary groups/teams with a high level of motivation
A desire to work hands-on in manufacturing environments with equipment & products
Proficiency with common Windows based computer software programs, including Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
Preferred
Familiarity with AutoCAD, MathCAD, SAP, and programming languages
Company
The Hershey Company
The Hershey Company is headquartered in Hershey, Pa., and is an industry-leading snacks company with a purpose to make more moments of goodness through its iconic brands.
Founded in 1894
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.62B2025-10-21Post Ipo Debt· $1.88B
2025-02-19Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2023-05-01Post Ipo Debt· $750M
Leadership Team
Kirk Tanner
Chief Executive Officer
Michele Buck
President & CEO
Recent News
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Food Business News
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